Here at Dillon Fruit Farm, we LOVE blueberries, and make them our specialty! Blueberries make a tasty addition to any meal or dessert, and are also a fantastic and nutritious snack on their own.
1 cup of blueberries contains only 80 calories, and 0.5 g fat. Blueberries have no cholesterol, and only 1 mg. of sodium. And did you know that one serving contains almost 25% of your daily vitamin C, as well as being high in antioxidants? That makes them natural fighters of germs and illness! They are naturally high in manganese, which helps the body to more efficiently process cholesterol, carbohydrates and proteins.
Click here for blueberry nutrition facts from the US Highbush Blueberry Council.
1 cup of blueberries contains only 80 calories, and 0.5 g fat. Blueberries have no cholesterol, and only 1 mg. of sodium. And did you know that one serving contains almost 25% of your daily vitamin C, as well as being high in antioxidants? That makes them natural fighters of germs and illness! They are naturally high in manganese, which helps the body to more efficiently process cholesterol, carbohydrates and proteins.
Click here for blueberry nutrition facts from the US Highbush Blueberry Council.
Blueberries are wonderful in smoothies, salads, pies and topping ice cream, cereal and oatmeal. They complement chicken, coconut, lemon, mint and basil especially well. Or, enjoy them as a tasty and nutritious snack on their own! Freeze them in ice cubes for a decorative touch to your favorite drink.
Over the years, we have compiled dozens of favorite family recipes, from our kitchens and those of our friends. We have them available in print form at our market, but here is one of our go-to dessert recipes for you to try today!
Vanilla Blueberry Dump Cake
Mix about 2 tbsp. cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water, and stir into 4 cups of blueberries, 2 tbsp. sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 in. pan. Sprinkle one package of vanilla cake mix over batter, and dot with 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed. Bake at 350 ℉ for 35-40 minutes, or until cake is set. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Over the years, we have compiled dozens of favorite family recipes, from our kitchens and those of our friends. We have them available in print form at our market, but here is one of our go-to dessert recipes for you to try today!
Vanilla Blueberry Dump Cake
Mix about 2 tbsp. cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water, and stir into 4 cups of blueberries, 2 tbsp. sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 in. pan. Sprinkle one package of vanilla cake mix over batter, and dot with 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed. Bake at 350 ℉ for 35-40 minutes, or until cake is set. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.